‘I am telling you the truth’ – Carrick on Martinez fallout

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick insists he is "telling the truth" when he says the club have moved on from Lisandro Martinez's controversial post-match comments. The Argentine defender sparked outrage with his attack on United's hierarchy following the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid. Notable figures such as Wayne Rooney, Roy Keane, and Gary Neville have also condemned Martinez's remarks.

Martinez has apologized for the timing of his comments but not the words themselves, stating that the criticism from outsiders does not reflect the reality within the dressing room. Carrick emphasized that his team is in a "fantastic place," with a strong sense of unity and passion. Martinez will remain part of the squad for Sunday's Premier League match against Leeds.

Carrick also addressed concerns over director of football Jason Wilcox, who was mentioned in Martinez's statement, and stated that he does not feel Wilcox should be the one explaining his actions to the media. Carrick reaffirmed that the focus should be on the team and their collective spirit rather than individual concerns. The under-pressure coach is confident that the team's emotional resilience will help them overcome the current challenges and continue their growth as a united group.